Major

At the end of sophomore year, students in the Science and Technology Program select a major. This is similar to a college major. The purpose is to guide students in selecting the proper courses for preparation for the college major they are considering.

Students must earn a minimum of 13 Science & Tech credits. Students who start with Chemistry S/T in 9th grade are required to take a minimum of four Advanced STEM (Science & Tech) courses.

Biological Science

Designed for those students considering medical school or a biology-related major

Requirements:

• AP Biology (Grade 10/11/12)

• AP Chemistry (Grade 11*/12)

• Additional Advanced Biology-related Course (Microbiology-Physiology, Genetics, AP Environmental Science, Forensics Science)

Computer Science

Designed for those students considering a college major in computer science

Requirements:

• Intro Computer Programming

• AP Computer Science A (Java)

• Additional Advanced Science/Tech Course (Suggested courses include Advanced Organic Chemistry, Geology, Computer Science, AP Computer Science, Production Systems, Forensic Science) or approved Dual Enrollment Computer Science course

Engineering

Designed for those students –“hands-on approach”

Requirements:

• Drafting (either Engineering or Architectural (Grade 10/11/12))

• Production Systems (Grade 11*/12)

• AP Chemistry or AP Physics C

Science/Engineering Exploration

Designed for those students who have not decided on a possible major or those who have not meet the math requirement for Physical Science

Requirements:

• One of the “AP 4” (AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics C, AP Computer Science)

• Two additional credits in Advanced/Science Tech Courses: Microbiology and Anatomy/Physiology, Genetics, AP Environmental Science, Forensics Lab Science 1 & 2, Organic Chemistry, Production Systems, Architectural Science, Intro Computer Programming, AP Computer Science A (Java)

*Recommended year to take specified course